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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

K50 MGCMOT history

K50 MGC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2023.

K50 MGC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2023
Mileage
111,580 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2023
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 MGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

K50 MGC was last recorded at 111,580 miles on 10 Nov 2023, 8,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,282 miles · 23 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
8,298 miles
Average per year
829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,580 miles
  • 2021 – 103,282 miles
  • 2020 – 101,145 miles
  • 2012 – 101,120 miles
  • 2011 – 100,655 miles
  • 2009 – 100,624 miles
  • 2008 – 100,184 miles
  • 2007 – 99,414 miles
  • 2006 – 97,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,580 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of driving

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,580 miles3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,580 miles
    Test number
    148286401703
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    404709558905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of driving (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    861496247825
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of driving (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass103,282 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,282 miles
    Test number
    670553742964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre splitting on inner wall

  5. Fail103,231 miles (+2,086)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,231 miles
    Test number
    743626516721
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre splitting on inner wall

  6. Pass101,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,145 miles
    Test number
    615142603039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,145 miles (+25)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,145 miles
    Test number
    455795701647
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,120 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,120 miles
    Test number
    869926712277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,655 miles (+31)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,655 miles
    Test number
    757326161123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/S & O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS DETACHED

  10. Pass100,624 miles (+440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,624 miles
    Test number
    441696749190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass100,184 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,184 miles
    Test number
    622759548134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,182 miles (+768)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,182 miles
    Test number
    274724348423
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNote could not check o/s/f ball joint /front bush due to excessive movement in rear bush.

  13. Pass99,414 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    99,414 miles
    Test number
    700174247130
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres and osr tyre have deterioration of the inner sidewalls
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber protective covers corroded and loose

  14. Fail99,414 miles (+2,312)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,414 miles
    Test number
    762354847172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres and osr tyre have deterioration of the inner sidewalls
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber protective covers corroded and loose

  15. Pass97,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    97,102 miles
    Test number
    263466846438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 MGC

Does K50 MGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K50 MGC expired on 10 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K50 MGC?
The MOT on K50 MGC expired on 10 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K50 MGC done?
K50 MGC was recorded at 111,580 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2023, an average of 829 miles a year.
Has K50 MGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 MGC has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K50 MGC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K50 MGC find?
K50 MGC failed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2023 with 3 dangerous defects and 5 major defects: nearside front inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear inner tyre has ply or cords exposed, and 5 more.

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